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Bicameral legislature From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Parliament of Saint Lucia is the bicameral legislative branch of the government of Saint Lucia. It consists of the King, who is represented by the governor general, and the 2 parts of the legislature, the Senate and the House of Assembly.
Parliament of Saint Lucia | |
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Houses | Senate House of Assembly |
Leadership | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
Errol Charles (acting) since 11 November 2021 | |
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Seats | 29 (17 MPs, 11 Senators, 1 Speaker) |
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Senate political groups | His Majesty's Government
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Assembly political groups | His Majesty's Government (15)
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Elections | |
Last Assembly election | 26 July 2021 |
Next Assembly election | 2026 or earlier |
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The House of Assembly, the lower chamber, has 17 elected members who each represent a constituency with terms lasting no more than 5 years. The Senate, the upper chamber, has 11 members who are appointed by the governor general based on their own judgement, as well based on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition.
Parliament consists of three different elements:
The sovereign's role in parliament is ceremonial, with neither the sovereign nor their viceroy (the governor general), participating in the legislative process. However, Royal Assent is still necessary for a bill to become law.
The Senate is the upper house of parliament, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor general. Six members are appointed based on the advice of the prime minister, whilst three members are appointed based on the advice of the leader of the opposition. The other two members are appointed by the governor general based on his or her own judgement. To be appointed as a senator, one must be at least 21 years old.
The House of Assembly is the lower house of parliament, with each member being elected via a plurality of voters in each of the country's 17 constituencies. Members of the House must be at least 21 years old. A parliamentary term lasts no more than 5 years, but Parliament may be dissolved at any time.
The house currently has only one chamber despite bicameral.